General Auction including Antiques & Colectables, Gold & Silver.
A late 19th-century ewer constructed from translucent cobalt blue glass, featuring a bulbous mid-section and a tall, slender neck terminating in a heavily ruffled trefoil rim. A single solid blue glass handle is applied from the upper neck to the shoulder of the body. The vessel is supported by a short knopped stem resting on a circular pedestal foot. The exterior is decorated with hand-painted polychrome enamel floral sprays, depicting lily-of-the-valley and small blossoms in white and pink with green foliage. A prominent white and gilded bow motif is positioned on the front, featuring a single applied red glass cabochon at its centre. Additional gilded line work and enamel beading are present around the neck and foot. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.
Condition report:
The ewer shows signs of handling and wear to the decorative surfaces. Small losses to the enamel decoration are present on the lily-of-the-valley bells and leaves (photo 3). Minor thinning and wear are visible to the gilded accents on the rim edges and scrollwork (photos 2 and 3). There are no visible chips, cracks, or internal bruises to the glass body or the applied handle and cabochon.
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